Choosing a college (education) is a really big decision. There's so much to think about: size, location, campus community, professors, career services, majors, clubs. The good news is that the most important qualities of a Brandeis education never change: academic rigor, a welcoming, diverse community, innovation in teaching and learning.

Inquiry, scholarship, collaboration and a passion to improve human lives are the building blocks of our DNA. At Brandeis, students learn persistence, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking — and, of course, the joy of discovery.

Free pizza at midnight during finals. Bubble soccer. Organic vegetables from our rooftop farm. Clubs that range from a cappella groups to skydiving. If you can’t find your passion here, you can create it — and find other Brandeisians who want to join you.

Art makes things happen. It bridges cultures and forges understanding. It sparks conversation and inspires creativity. Since our founding, the arts have always played an important role in our commitment to global citizenship and social change.

There is no other place like Brandeis. As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation.

Samuel Solomon

Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerPhD, Northeastern University
MBA, Northeastern University

Samuel Solomon is chief financial officer and treasurer, serving as chief business officer of the university with responsibility for establishing and maintaining financial infrastructure and policies.

Prior to joining Brandeis in July 2017, Solomon was chief financial officer and treasurer at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), a world-renowned art and design institute and museum. At RISD, he led the finance, risk and information technology areas, strengthening its financial operations and structure while leading its strategic financial planning, working closely with the institution’s senior leadership and Board of Trustees.

Solomon began his higher education career as a business manager in the Northeastern University Athletic office, eventually becoming treasurer and director of finance, leading the treasury, debt, cash management and financial planning areas.

Solomon is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and has an MBA and PhD from Northeastern University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and an officer of the Boston Consortium of Higher Education. He has served on the board of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council.